The core of a great business is its people. If you are a small business owner and you are looking to make a change this year, it is important to first and foremost consider your employees and their needs. 

No one wants to be miserable at work, and as an employer, you have the power to create a stunning workplace and a healthy environment to help your workers thrive and grow. 

Today we are going to take a look at some of the great ways you can improve your employees’ mood this year. 

Try morning yoga 

Yoga is a great form of genital exercise and can improve posture and flexibility. Yoga is especially good in the morning to help you prepare for a day sitting in front of the computer, and your employees could benefit from this as it will brighten their day. Once a week, consider starting the day with a yoga session in the office to allow your employees to loosen up and have a laugh before the day begins. Team activities like this can be the key to helping you and your employees bond and be happier in the office. 

Consider duvet days 

Duvet days are a concept that will work in any work setting. Whether you have a location with Franchise Direct, you are an office worker, or you are on site in construction – duvet days are perfect for everyone. Offering 3 duvet days a year where an employee can simply wake up and want to stay at home and rest will improve morale and productivity no end. It is crucial for you to invest in the mental well-being of your employees and understand work life balance – and duvet days allow you to do this for your workers and make them happier.

Try beer o’clock Fridays 

Beer o’clock Fridays are a great idea to introduce to your employees, and it will allow you to stop the day 1 hour early on a Friday and treat everyone to 1 drink at the closest bar or pub. This is a great way to round off the week and allow yourself and your employees to let your hair down and prepare for a fun weekend. 

Celebrate birthdays 

Whether you go all out like Michael Scott in The Office or not, it is a good idea to celebrate birthdays at work and start to really have fun. You can celebrate with a quick 20 minute break to slice cake, a party at lunch time, or simply allow your employees to bring in food and treats. Whatever you do, celebrating birthdays is a fun way to add some personality to your office. 

Invest in their training 

One way to help employee morale that is also productive for you is to invest in training. All employees want the chance to train and thrive in their field, and by working on this and investing in your workers you will make them happier to be at work and they are likely to work harder for you.